Robert Mueller Russia inquiry: first charges have been filed – reports

Nature of charges remains unclear but reports suggest suspect or suspects could be detained as early as Monday

A federal grand jury on Friday approved the first charges in the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election, according to multiple reports.

The indictment was sealed by a federal judge so it is not clear what the charges are or to whom they relate, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, adding that the indictment could be unsealed on Monday.